Instructions to Offerors.pdf

COMBINED SYNOPSIS/SOLICITATION 70Z03823QK0000016

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors - Commercial Products and Commercial Mar 2023 Services

Evaluation Criteria Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability/Performance Factor 2 – Speed of Delivery Factor 3 – Price

Evaluation Method

52.212.2 Evaluation-Commercial Items Oct 2014

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this Request for Quote (RFQ) to the responsible offeror whose quotation conforming to the RFQ is the most advantageous to the Government, price and non-price factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate the quotations and are listed in relative order of importance:

Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability Factor 2 – Speed of Delivery Factor 3 – Price

Factor 1 – Technical Acceptability The Government will assess the information submitted with the offeror’s quotation to determine how well the product meets the salient characteristics of this solicitation. Technical acceptability will be evaluated to determine an overall pass/fail rating according to the ability of the offeror to provide new manufactured commercial items that meet all of the requirements of this solicitation.

Schedule of Supplies and Salient Characteristics

The United States Coast Guard (USCG) requires the equipment listed in the Schedule of Supplies on a brand name or equal basis.

The USCG requires the purchase of, and subsequent installation of, an Aeroquip Hydraulic Hose Assembly Pressure Test Stand, Model Number FT1312 hereafter referred to as Hose Proof Test Stand.

The Hose Proof Test Stand is to be used for hydrostatic testing of Aeroquip hose assemblies. The brand name and original equipment manufacturer (OEM) of the Hose Proof Test Stand and its related equipment is Danfoss, LLC (CAGE Code: 6VBL2). In addition to the purchase of the Hose Proof Test Stand, this acquisition shall cover installation, including any required rigging, as well as initial training on the machine’s operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting techniques.

The salient characteristics and features of the Hose Proof Test Stand and its accessories are as follows:

Hose Proof Test Stand Part/Model Number: FT1312

a. Allow for the hydrostatic testing of Aeroquip hose assemblies.

b. Maximum test pressure is 22,000 Pressure Per Square Inch (PSI).

c. Air driven, compact power unit.

d. Ability to test assemblies up to inside diameter of 2 inches, 6-spiral wire.

e. Cabinet construction to withstand hose assembly failures and ability to function as a reservoir.

f. Transparent Lid.

g. Air regulators and gauges to provide pressure adjustment and monitoring.

h. Test Fluid: Tap water.

i. Air driven hydraulic pump.

j. Air supply requirements: 70-100 PSI

k. Variable Pressure capabilities of a minimum 15,250 PSI with 70 PSI air supply to a maximum

22,000 PSI with 100 PSI air supply.

If offering the products of the listed OEM, all parts must have clear traceability to the OEM including the OEM’s Certificate of Conformance (COC) IAW FAR 52.246-15. Traceability is defined as a clear, complete, documented, and auditable paper trail which traces each step from an OEM or distributor to its current location.

Contractors providing “equal to” items shall clearly indicate so in their offer and include the OEM of each item. “Equal to” offers shall include a product description along with detailed specifications, product characteristics, processing/handling guidance, illustrations, pictures, and other information sufficient to enable the Contracting Officer to determine that the quoted product is “equal to” the brand-name product. Specific website addresses containing this information may be provided in lieu of product literature. The offeror must clearly demonstrate that the quoted product is “equal to”; the offeror’s assertion is insufficient. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

Factor 2 – Delivery Under this factor, the Government will evaluate the offeror’s delivery schedule to determine which offeror is able to meet or exceed the required delivery timeframe.

Factor 3 – Price The offeror shall provide pricing as requested in the Schedule. Any quantity price discounts and discounts for prompt payment should be included in this section. The offeror’s quotation will be evaluated using one or more of the techniques defined in FAR 13.106-3, in order to determine if pricing is fair and reasonable.

Submission of Quotes and Additional Instructions:

Quotes and supporting documentation for “equal to” items shall be emailed directly to Ms. Stacey Riggs, Purchasing Agent, at Stacey.M.Riggs@uscg.mil no later than the closing date of this solicitation. Offerors shall quote on an “all or none” basis.

Delivery and installation shall be to the following address:

USCG Aviation Logistics Center Shop 132, Tubing Shop 1060 Consolidated Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909-5001 mailto:Stacey.M.Riggs@uscg.mil

Quotes shall include the following information:

A. Part numbers and manufacturer of items being offered.

B. If offering “or equal” items, include any supporting documentation necessary to demonstrate its compliance with all of the listed salient characteristics.

C. Unit price D. Lead/delivery time E. Delivery terms and estimated shipping costs if FOB Origin. ALL QUOTES WILL BE

CONSIDERED F.O.B. DESTINATION UNLESS F.O.B. ORIGIN IS CLEARLY STATED

AND SHIPPING COSTS ARE INCLUDED.